When to go · Oshakati
Oshakati in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, cooler days)). Across Namibia: Hot and dusty; best waterhole viewing before the rains.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Namibia overall
- Prices
- High
- Namibia overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, cooler days)). Across Namibia: Hot and dusty; best waterhole viewing before the rains.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in October
- OshakatiHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Namibia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Namibia overall
- High
Namibia overall: Hot and dusty; best waterhole viewing before the rains.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Oshakati, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Oct: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
May: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 4
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 0
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (dry, cooler days)). Across Namibia: Hot and dusty; best waterhole viewing before the rains.
May: Inside Oshakati's best window: May–Sep (dry, cooler days).
Oshakati: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen